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        As you follow the various sections in the book, you will observe that
        the book occasionally includes patches that are required for a
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        In short, the book only includes patches that are either required or
        recommended. There is a <a class="ulink" href=
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        which hosts various patches (including the patches referenced in the
        books) to enable you to configure your LFS the way you like it.
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